The Public Record · Docket FS-2025-0001

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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-553996
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless R For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Mark Olson markso1@verizon.net Sincerely, Mark Olson
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-542794
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, P Dagendesh shadow011105@yahoo.com Sincerely, Ms. P Dagendesh
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-525775
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Lori K routers-tame-9x@icloud.com Sincerely, Lori K
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-527395
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Ursula Sincerely, Ursula Aharon
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 30, 2026FS-2025-0001-521774
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, V Schneider hvmschneid@aol.com Sincerely, Ms. V Schneider
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 29, 2026FS-2025-0001-507659
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Y Budde drbudde@aol.com Sincerely, Y Budde
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 29, 2026FS-2025-0001-508233
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Lauren A. laenigma@verizon.net Sincerely, Lauren A.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 29, 2026FS-2025-0001-509040
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, jrvann@bellsouth.net Sincerely, John Vann
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 29, 2026FS-2025-0001-509083
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Sincerely, Rob Kent
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 29, 2026FS-2025-0001-509094
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future } Sincerely, Rita Fischedick Sincerely, Rita Fischedick
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 29, 2026FS-2025-0001-509293
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Diane Emery Dianebemery@gmail.com Sincerely, Diane Emery
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 29, 2026FS-2025-0001-515529
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Staphne C slcaffee05@gmail.com Sincerely, Ms. Staphne C
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-486864
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, V. Pietkiewicz diggydoodah@yahoo.com V. Sincerely, Ms. V. Pietkiewicz
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-487254
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Lauren A. laenigma@verizon.net Sincerely, Lauren A.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-495805
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, L Nelson nelsonlb2005@yahoo.com Sincerely, Mrs. L Nelson
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-496051
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, B.D. Bell bdbell101@gmail.com Sincerely, Mr. B.D. Bell
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-500705
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, J. Lathem geminiacal@comcast.net Sincerely, J. Lathem
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-500744
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, A Winser obrjsgt8c@mozmail.com Sincerely, Ms. A Winser
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-501413
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, R.G. Tuomi rgtuomi@yahoo.com Sincerely, R.G. Tuomi
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-501577
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Kare M user_68pikers@icloud.com Sincerely, Kare M
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